The in-person event included 10 days of human testing with 60 facial recognition configurations (using six face and/or iris acquisition systems and 10 matching algorithms) and 582 diverse test volunteers representing 60 countries. Keep Reading
A new study of face recognition technology created after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shows that some software developers have made demonstrable progress at recognizing masked faces. Keep Reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has implemented biometric facial comparison technology at the pedestrian border crossing at Peace Bridge in Buffalo, New York. Keep Reading
Delta Air Lines passengers will soon be able to use their passport number and TSA PreCheck or Global Entry membership as a digital ID. Keep Reading
Mona was developed in close collaboration with the French Civil Aviation Authority as part of a program to stimulate innovation to strengthen security and boost competition between operators. Keep Reading
Simplified Arrival is a facial comparison technology operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which automates the process of matching international arriving passengers with their travel documents. Keep Reading
The report noted that CBP's post-breach assessments and mitigation "identified potential security vulnerabilities at four airports conducting similar facial recognition pilots." Keep Reading
Winnipeg Airports Authority contracted Vision-Box to deploy six of its newest generation eGates with biometric facial clearance for the NEXUS Program. Keep Reading
Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations launched a website this month intended to foster transparency with stakeholders and the public about their biometrics entry/exit program. Keep Reading
While the use of facial recognition and related technology in airports and other security checkpoints can provide less physical contact and potentially fewer infections during the pandemic, it may also increase the attack surface of a new target. Keep Reading
CBP has so far deployed facial recognition technology to 27 airports to confirm travelers' identities as they depart the United States and is in the early stages of assessing the technology for use at sea and land ports of entry. Keep Reading
The strategy encompasses the deployment of Biometric Exit, Global Entry Modernization, and the groundwork for implementing the Simplified Arrival program. Keep Reading
GAO says that while facial recognition technology accuracy has increased dramatically in recent years, differences in performance exist for certain demographic groups. Keep Reading
The concern is that the kickback against facial recognition for law enforcement will spread to travel. Biometrics is such an inherent part of international travel infrastructure that omitting it would likely cause widespread security and logistics issues. Keep Reading
Shockingly, 16% of Americans have even used a photo or video of someone to try to gain access to an account using facial recognition. This includes more than a quarter (26%) of Americans aged 25-44 and nearly 1 in 5 (18%) Americans aged 18-24. Keep Reading
In a statement, Clearview AI's attorney Tor Ekeland said that while security is the company's top priority, "unfortunately, data breaches are a part of life. Our servers were never accessed." Keep Reading
The 2020 Rally will now focus on the technical challenge of reliably identifying small, free-flowing groups of individuals in crowded environments, like airports or ports of entry. Keep Reading
U.S. citizens who wish to opt out of the new biometric process may notify a CBP officer when approaching the primary inspection area and request a manual document check. Keep Reading
The enhanced entry process complements the biometric exit process that CBP, Houston Airport System and Southwest Airlines introduced in November 2018. Keep Reading
CBP deployed biometric facial comparison technology to all pedestrian lanes at the port during the week of February 10, 2020. The technology will enhance the identity verification process for lawful entry into the United States. Keep Reading